Oh my goodness goodness gracious! This place is truly a quilter's paradise. I had never even heard…read moreof it before, but was passing through Snohomish recently and, of course, my car swerved into their parking lot as soon as I passed by. Downstairs, the place is about half fabric and half classrooms of various sizes. The fabric area is mainly quilting cottons, with a decent selection of patterns, and a recently-updated yarn area for the knitting and crochet crowd. They carry most of the main fabric designers for quilting, as well as batiks, holiday prints, and tons of solids and mixers. Accessories include any ruler, tool, or notion you could possibly need for quilting; plus they have sewing-inspired gifts, too. Upstairs, there are more classrooms (including a pay by the hour longarm rental room) and a large Bernina showroom. This area also has more patterns, as well as bagmaking supplies. The supply selection here is pretty good - lots of zippers, d-rings, etc. However, as with most things bagmaking, there just didn't seem to be enough stuff to satisfy my cravings for things like printed vinyl, waterproof canvas, rainbow zippers, etc. The sad truth for bagmakers is that it's hard to find a local option to shop these things; I end up buying most of my supplies online or at the Sew Expo. That being said, if you're a beginning bagmaker I'm sure you would find their supplies more than adequate. The staff I encountered were friendly and helpful, too - I was a little nervous about this after reading previous reviews, but I had no issues with service. I ended up buying a quilt pattern book and a really cool fabric-focused wall calendar that I can't wait to start using in January. I'll definitely be coming back here, and I hope to take a class or two in 2025.

Love the selection & the sales people. Very helpful. Glad…read moreit's near my home. Every visit is like a play date!

All of the previous glowing reviews are well-deserved! The shop is a lovely space where you can…read morefind lots of unique and fair trade items for the home or for gift-giving. My sweet grass baskets hold all my little one's toys and are standing up well to his busy little hands. i am a minimalist, so i don't go shopping often, but Al-Makhtoum is definitely a place i feel good about buying goods for my home. Plus it's nice to know that the baskets and other items are handmade and with natural materials.

The wonderful owner Aliou has a made a huge impact on how I view stores. This man lives and…read morebreathes for these fair trade sweet grass baskets and goods. Not only is everything beautiful, but he is a kind and gentle soul, always sending me off feeling like I contributed to the community and to his life when I shop. Shopping black owned businesses is essential right now. We have to come out and show up for the community and Aliou's store is worth it. I come here for all my gifts, and people always love the unique and ethically sourced gifts that I share.

It's hard to find a fabric store in Seattle these days so Stitches is a real find. I've purchased…read morefabric and Sashiko thread and needles that have made me really happy. I appreciate their helpful staff and their quality merchandise.

Really cute little neighborhood yarn and material shop. They have all of the essentials and staff…read moreis friendly. Yarn balls are small but reasonably priced with a nice color selection. I like to crochet so I bought some soft orange yarn. They also had cute accessories and other fabrics further into the store.

I love this place, especially since we are really limited to few places to shop for fabric in the…read moreSeattle area. This is a keeper!

Re-discovered this place after my neighborhood JoAnns closed. My Mom used to take me here 50 years…read moreago! Just amazing! Lots of discount upholstery, oilcloth, costume fabrics. A quilters paradise. Not as much of a fleece selection. Vast wall of quality notions. Wonderfully helpful staff. Just shows a solid business stands the test of time! A must go for those who sew!

This is my go to for most anything I need sewing. Thanks The selection of unique, gorgeous fabric…read moreis unparalleled. Ashley and her team are very helpful; somehow I always end up with something I didn't know I need, but love the result! I have taken several classes and gotten great advice when I needed it.

Top-notch. Ashley curates a gorgeous selection of fabrics that are the stuff of dreams for serious…read moregarment sewists at a variety of price points comfortable for all budgets. My #1 fabric shopping choice. Great selection of beautiful quality indie patterns; a great place for lovely decorative elastics; and love the bi-annual sales and clearance section for finding great buys on a budget. Ashely is also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about her fabrics and is so helpful in planning out care, calculating yardage for different kinds of projects, recommending uses, and talking about how stuff will wear over time. Such a delight to go here. I wish I had more money so I could give more of it to them.

South Upholstery did an absolutely amazing job refurbishing our two 20-year-old Stickley leather…read morerecliners. These chairs had seen a lot of life and love, and we weren't sure it was even possible to bring them back -- but the team here worked magic. The craftsmanship is impeccable: the leather looks rich and supple, the stitching is perfect, and every detail feels just right. The chairs honestly look brand new -- better than when we first bought them! The quality of their work speaks for itself, and the staff was friendly, communicative, and clearly passionate about what they do. If you have any high-end or sentimental furniture that needs new life, South Upholstery is the place to trust. Absolutely five stars.

My husband and I had a bench upholstered in custom fabric with piping and it was awesome!! Amazing…read morecraftsmanship and fair prices. Definitely going back for more projects so glad to find this place!

I stopped in to buy some Easter basket items and picked up a "Make It Real fashion sketchbook". I…read moredidn't realize the one I grabbed was missing a price tag, but similar items were reasonably priced. At checkout, the cashier asked the manager to confirm the price. Instead of walking over to look at the product--despite being only about 12 feet away--he glanced from a distance, checked his phone for a moment, and told her it was $13.99. That didn't sit right with me, so after paying, Something didn't feel right so I went back to check the shelf myself. The exact same item was clearly marked $5.79. I brought the correctly priced item and photos to the manager. He offered no apology and simply said the online price he saw was higher. When I returned to the register to correct the purchase, he brushed it off again, saying the item "must have been marked wrong." The issue isn't just the price difference--it's the lack of effort and accountability. The manager didn't take a moment to walk over and verify the product, didn't check the shelf, and didn't seem concerned about overcharging a customer by more than double. Not everyone can absorb that kind of mistake, and customers shouldn't have to double-check basic accuracy. Do better. Customers trust matters, and so does taking the time to get it right. Customers should trust the store to be accurate and fair the first time.

No bar codes?! The checkout line was sooooo long and the person in front of me had a stack of fake…read moreflower stems that had to be rung up one by one. I standing there with my 3 items in agony. Stars for having what I needed to fix a zipper. Employees looked miserable, but friendly!

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

Very cool place to visit if you need an art scrap and you like to thrift, but the staff is a…read morelittle... odd. I only bought two little pens and a sewing pattern, and I'm not even sure what the subtotal was. I assumed it was 75c with tax, so just in case I pulled out two dollars. The lady told me "I need 4 cents." I thought she meant the total was $1.04, so I told her "Oh I don't have coins, I'll pay with card so you don't have to make change." She gave me a pointed look and said, "...then I'll have to charge you an extra 50c" I was super confused, but that was fine. I thought it over a little, and then she told me, "Your total is only 96c" Totally fine, I gave her one dollar and told her to keep the change. Usually... you tell the customer their total and they can figure out what to give you. Not a weird vague comment. She's not mean, she helped me find a nearby bathroom, and she told another customer she's worked at a paint store before, so I think she's just... odd. I think staff needs a little more consistent training, it was somewhat uncomfortable.